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Town of Arietta – Budgeting (2016M-308)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s budgeting practices for the period … in the appropriation of fund balance that is not needed to finance operations. Develop comprehensive financial and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-arietta-budgeting-2016m-308Village of Pittsford – Board Oversight (2017M-51)
… realistically reflect the Village’s operating needs based on historical or other known trends. Monitor the level of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/07/21/village-pittsford-board-oversight-2017m-51Amagansett Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2014M-91)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 … September 30, 2013. Background The Amagansett Union Free School District is located in the Town of East Hampton in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/03/amagansett-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-91Greenport Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2014M-203)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period … is in compliance with statutory limits and develop a plan to reduce the surplus in a manner that benefits District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/09/05/greenport-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-203Town of Owego - Water Fund Operations (2021M-205)
… water district had operating surpluses of over $465,000 in 2019 and $395,000 in 2020. 28 percent of the water produced, … by the utility department in accordance with the local ordinance. Review water accountabilities performed, determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-owego-water-fund-operations-2021m-205Northport - East Northport Union Free School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2021M-167)
… auditor. Collections totaling $5,767 were not recorded in the accounting records and were not deposited in the bank and collections of $845,258 were missing key … from a middle school were performed incorrectly, resulting in balance errors totaling as much as $9,370 that went …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/northport-east-northport-union-free-school-district-extra-classroomLong Lake Central School District – Capital Project (2021M-183)
… the project and accurately separated revenue sources in the accounting records during the audit period to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/18/long-lake-central-school-district-capital-project-2021m-183Town of Stanford – Financial Management (2021M-130)
… over the prior year and levied more taxes than necessary to fund general fund operations. Exceeded its fund balance … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/24/town-stanford-financial-management-2021m-130Town of Willing – Town Supervisor’s Financial Duties (2021M-68)
… required. Bank reconciliations were not always performed by the bookkeeper and were not reviewed by the Supervisor. Monthly financial reports were not always … AUDs as required. Complete and review bank reconciliations in a timely manner. Prepare and provide monthly financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/20/town-willing-town-supervisors-financial-duties-2021m-68Spackenkill Union Free School District – Professional Services (2021M-89)
… This represents at least 60 percent of the total paid to professional service providers during the audit period. … generally agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/15/spackenkill-union-free-school-district-professional-services-2021m-89Otsego Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Fixed Assets (2021M-88)
… did not properly monitor and account for 66 percent of the 76 fixed assets we examined, including security cameras, … Eight assets totaling more than $12,000 were not added to the inventory list. Three assets totaling more than $6,000 … $18,600 were found at different locations than shown on the inventory list. Key Recommendations Ensure that accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2021/07/30/otsego-northern-catskills-board-cooperative-educational-services-fixed-assets-2021mCherry Valley Fire District - Board Oversight (2019M-141)
… billed for and costs are equitably allocated between the District and towns outside the District. Ensure AUDs are filed with our office within 60 … the fiscal year. Annually audit the Treasurer’s records. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/10/30/cherry-valley-fire-district-board-oversight-2019m-141Poland Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-218)
… and two Board members did not publicly disclose, in writing, their deemed interests in contracts totaling $91,106 with the Company. Company … all claims are audited and approved by the membership for payment each month. Adopt a code of ethics and ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/02/14/poland-volunteer-fire-company-inc-financial-activities-2019mCopenhagen Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2021M-114)
… activities and did not enforce bylaw provisions related to the review and approval of bills and records, and cash … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to take corrective action. … Determine whether Copenhagen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/12/22/copenhagen-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activitiesLongwood Central School District – Overtime (2021M-126)
… District (District) officials appropriately approved and documented overtime for non-instructional employees. Key … As a result, there is an increased risk that overtime costs totaling $774,499 were more than necessary. We found: The Board of Education (Board) did not adopt written policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/longwood-central-school-district-overtime-2021m-126Town of Caneadea – Fund Balance Management (2020M-145)
… Plan or Capital Plans. As a result, the Board’s ability to know what effect financial decisions would have on future … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/05/14/town-caneadea-fund-balance-management-2020m-145Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds and Admissions (2020M-169)
… for. District officials did not provide adequate oversight of ECA and admission event collections. ECA club collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/01/ravena-coeymans-selkirk-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activityAlbany Water Board – Software Management (2020M-159)
… on Albany Water Board (AWB) computers and mobile devices is appropriate and necessary. Key Findings Software installed on AWB computers and mobile devices is not always appropriate and necessary. Specifically, … on Albany Water Board AWB computers and mobile devices is appropriate and necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/03/26/albany-water-board-software-management-2020m-159Brasher Falls Central School District – Financial Condition (2019M-158)
… statutory limit for the past three fiscal years. As of June 30, 2018, the District’s surplus fund balance was $2.15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/25/brasher-falls-central-school-district-financial-condition-2019m-158Plattsburgh City School District - Procurement (2019M-198)
… whether District officials procured goods and services in accordance with Board policies and applicable statutory … reviewed totaling approximately $1.1 million were procured in accordance with the District’s purchasing policies and … contracts (73 percent) totaling $56,624 were not procured in accordance with the purchasing policy. Of the services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/06/plattsburgh-city-school-district-procurement-2019m-198